Polyhymno luteostrigella

Chambers, 1874

Polyhymno Moth

Polyhymno luteostrigella is a small in the Gelechiidae, first described by Chambers in 1874. It occurs across the southeastern and eastern United States, with records extending from Texas to Florida and northward to Connecticut and Kentucky. The species also has established in Cuba and Puerto Rico. The "Polyhymno Moth" refers to both the species and its .

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Pronunciation

How to pronounce Polyhymno luteostrigella: /ˌpɒlɪˈhɪmnə luːˌtiːoʊstrɪˈgɛlə/

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Distribution

United States (Texas to Florida, north to Connecticut, Kentucky, and Vermont), Cuba, and Puerto Rico

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Taxonomic Authority

First described by American entomologist James Halliday Chambers in 1874.

Observation Frequency

Relatively well-documented with over 1,700 observations recorded on iNaturalist as of the source date.

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